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Morning Digest | Infiltrators may have fuelled Manipur crisis, says Governor; India, France set to co-develop jet engine and more

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Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi submits response to Law Commission on UCC

Owaisi submits response to Law Commission on UCC; accuses BJP of seeking to vitiate communal atmosphere and reap political dividends with the exercise

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All political parties must clear their stand on UCC, says Raghavulu

Raghavulu demands YSRCP, TDP, JSP clarify stand on UCC; CPI(M) leader calls for equality of women, protection of interests; deplores NDA's failure to control inflation.

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In favour of Uniform Civil Code, but it must be well thought out, says former Supreme Court Judge Deepak Gupta

Law Ministry awaits 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with process on uniform civil code. Public notice issued by Commission on June 14 inviting feedback. In an interview with The Hindu (Retd) Justice Deepak Gupta of Supreme Court says he in in favour of uniform civil code to remove ancient…

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DMK strongly opposes Uniform Civil Code, says it could have ‘potentially disastrous effect’ on secular ethos, law and order in T.N.

DMK opposes UCC, citing it as antithesis to freedom of religion & rights of minorities. UCC would have "disastrous effect" on secular ethos & law & order. DMK requests Law Commission to recommend Union govt not to implement UCC. UCC would harm Hindu cultures, customs & HUFs.

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As deadline nears, Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses on Uniform Civil Code

As the deadline to send views on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) ends in two days, the Law Commission has so far received nearly 46 lakh responses, sources said on July 11.

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RSS’s tribal body welcome Sushil Kumar Modi’s suggestion to keep the tribal community out of Uniform Civil Code

Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram (VKS) a tribal body affiliated with the RSS asked the people of tribal community and representatives to write to the Law Commission with suggestions and apprehensions pertaining to safeguarding their customary practices and traditions under the UCC

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KPCC leadership meet places UCC, Manipur violence, CPI(M)‘s targeting of Opposition leaders on the ballot

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Morning Digest | Ajit Pawar says he was elected NCP president on June 30; Fresh review petition in Manipur HC seeks recall of order recommending ST status for Meiteis, and more

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Next move on UCC after Law Commission report, Ministry officials tell House panel

Officials from the Law Ministry are awaiting the 22nd Law Commission report to proceed with their process on Uniform Civil Code (UCC), authoritative sources told The Hindu. Read more here

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UCC in its present form is against the idea of India, Central Nagaland Tribes Council tells Law Commission

The Constitution recognises diversity and plurality among the people of India and therefore, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), in its present form, is against the idea of India, the Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) has said in a letter

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MPs on Standing Committee given 2018 Law Commission report that says UCC is ‘not necessary or desirable’

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sushil Modi has called a meeting on July 3 to begin deliberations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). It has circulated the 2018 consultation paper of the 21st Law Commission on the subject to its…

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Uniform Civil Code | Congress to hold back from reacting to PM Modi’s ‘dog whistle’

The party quoted the 21st Law Commission which had declared that the UCC is “neither necessary nor desirable”.

The Hindu

CM sees a divisive plot behind the move to pitchfork UCC onto the top of the national debate

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday joined a galaxy of national leaders in expressing deep scepticism about the Centre’s bid to pitchfork the dormant debate on the Universal Civil Code (UCC) onto the forefront of the national discourse.

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UCC draft is ready and will be submitted to the government soon, says committee

The draft of the proposed Uniform Civil Code for Uttarakhand is complete and would soon be submitted to the State government

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Is BJP finally summoning the political will to introduce a Uniform Civil Code?

A number of clues suggest that the BJP-led government at the centre may be working on legislation to introduce a Uniform Civil Code. Prime minister Narendra Modi’s remarks this week at a Bhopal event are being read alongside the fact that, almost two weeks ago, the 22nd Law Commission sought…

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Vaiko condemns PM Modi’s call for Uniform Civil Code

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Uniform Civil Code can't be forced on people by agenda-driven majoritarian govt: Chidambaram

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Congress leader P. Chidambaram said it cannot be forced on people by an “agenda-driven majoritarian government” as it will “widen divisions” among people.

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Sedition law must to retain India’s integrity: Law panel chief

Amid a clamour for repeal of the law on sedition, Law Commission chairman Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi on June 27 said the present situation from Kashmir to Kerala and Punjab to the North-East makes it must to retain the law to safeguard the “unity and integrity of India”. Defending the…

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Rethink the retention of sedition

The Law Commission has concluded that it was necessary to retain Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on ‘sedition’ as it was useful in countering the threat to India’s internal security.

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Morning Digest | PM Modi leaves for his first State visit to U.S.; President’s Rule ‘last option’ in Manipur, government to wait and watch

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Muslim bodies say the Law Commission’s move inviting suggestions for Uniform Civil Code is ‘against the spirit of the Constitution’

Leading Muslim bodies have come out in opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Calling the Law Commission’s move to seek suggestions from all stakeholders for a common code “against the spirit of the Constitution” and “contrary to religious freedom enjoyed by all citizens”, the All India Muslim Personal Law…

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Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Uniform Civil Code | What is the Law Commission’s new move?

In this episode of Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar, we discuss the Law Commission’s new move on the Uniform Civil Code and more.

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Muslim groups gearing up to respond to Law Commission’s Uniform Civil Code notice

Different Muslim groups are trying to build a consensus before sending a response to the notice of the 22 Law Commission

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Only Chief Minister has the right to decide on appointment of ministers and their portfolios, not the Governor, says VCK leader Thirumavalavan

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi president Thol. Thirumavalavan on Friday accused Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi of overreach after he had initially rejected Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s recommendation for assigning Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s portfolios to others.

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